In the latest edition of "The Weekly Reset," Taliesin and Evitel discuss the Blizzard layoffs and new 8.1.5 updates like the Allied Race dances and music.\r\r\r\rOk now the dust has settled, it's time for some real talk about the Blizzard staff layoffs, and you might not like what you hear...\rYou WILL definitely like the awesome new gear coming in the Crucible of Storm mini-raid in 8.1.5 though, because it's a bit special. Join Taliesin &Evitel for another Weekly Reset: Knowledge is power.\r\rActivision Blizzard Quarter 4 2018 Earnings Report - 8% of Employees Laid Off in Year of Restructuring\rAlpaca Mount Hints in 8.1.5 PTR Build\rCrucible of Storms Music and Item Effects\rKul Tiran and Zandalari Music\rKul Tiran Dances and Zandalari Dances\r\r\rIf you enjoyed the video, you can find Taliesin and Evitel elsewhere at the following links:\rTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/TaliesinEvitel\rPatreon: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/TaliesinandEvitel\rSpreadshirt: https:\/\/shop.spreadshirt.co.uk\/taliesinandevitel\/

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Commento di Winfree

On another note hope they come up with something different then the male zandalli dance, so different vs male troll dance just don't seem to fit the theme at all.

Commento di mushu999

on 2019-02-18T11:22:40-06:00

Wondering where it's written that any company must act morally and treat employees nice? Sure, this sucks. BUT the purpose of *all* businesses is To Make A Profit. Period. When a company doesn't treat their human resources well, words gets out, and ultimately that company cannot hire good people...and it goes out of business. Yes, this sucks for the affected, but it is how the machine works. Shouldn't get all high and mighty and filled with righteous indignation over it...set up a GoFundMe and gather money for all the displaced employees or something. With today's economy they can find other jobs quickly.

Also, didn't the EA takeover contract have a clause that the Blizz devs will still always be the final word on release dates? I seem to remember that being reported back in the day...

Commento di Edelweiss323

on 2019-02-18T11:31:14-06:00

Wondering where it's written that any company must act morally and treat employees nice? Sure, this sucks. BUT the purpose of *all* businesses is To Make A Profit. Period. When a company doesn't treat their human resources well, words gets out, and ultimately that company cannot hire good people...and it goes out of business. Yes, this sucks for the affected, but it is how the machine works. Shouldn't get all high and mighty and filled with righteous indignation over it...set up a GoFundMe and gather money for all the displaced employees or something. With today's economy they can find other jobs quickly.\r\rAlso, didn't the EA takeover contract have a clause that the Blizz devs will still always be the final word on release dates? I seem to remember that being reported back in the day...\r\rAgree. \rWho doesn't want to work or get inside the corporate machine and culture, simply stay out of it. \rNowhere is said in the contract that the company must adopt their employees forever.

Commento di Willowwhisp

on 2019-02-18T11:41:49-06:00

Wondering where it's written that any company must act morally and treat employees nice? Sure, this sucks. BUT the purpose of *all* businesses is To Make A Profit. Period. When a company doesn't treat their human resources well, words gets out, and ultimately that company cannot hire good people...and it goes out of business. Yes, this sucks for the affected, but it is how the machine works. Shouldn't get all high and mighty and filled with righteous indignation over it...set up a GoFundMe and gather money for all the displaced employees or something. With today's economy they can find other jobs quickly.\r\rAlso, didn't the EA takeover contract have a clause that the Blizz devs will still always be the final word on release dates? I seem to remember that being reported back in the day...\r\rAgree. \rWho doesn't want to work or get inside the corporate machine and culture, simply stay out of it. \rNowhere is said in the contract that the company must adopt their employees forever.\r\rI use Ayn Rand for toilet paper. Or I would except I don't want to get that close to HER a$$.

Commento di Freshkope

on 2019-02-18T11:57:06-06:00

I hate to say it but these job cuts sound like trimming the fat, which usually entails getting rid of employees who aren't really performing but it is too much hassle to fire them so you trim them during a layoff. Without first hand knowledge, it's hard to get mad about this like this guy is saying to do in the video.

Commento di Nagassh

on 2019-02-18T12:00:29-06:00

Unpleasant that people are being laid off - but I'm glad Blizzard is axing a bloated social media \/ esports arm and doubling down on developers, it sounds like exactly what a lot of people were asking for after Blizzcon - a focus on making games, that should be their priority, the rest will follow.\r\rMy only gripes are the over paid execs and steps towards mobile are still there - but after the nosedive Blizzard stocks took seeing unimportant roles taking the hit and development teams untouched seems like the best outcome imaginable, even if it's unfortunate for the people losing their jobs.

Commento di Willblade

on 2019-02-18T12:38:11-06:00

It's just like a wise post said, "why are we paying for people to address the community's concerns when we dont listen to the community anyway ?"

Commento di makuta2

on 2019-02-18T13:05:27-06:00

I hate to say it but these job cuts sound like trimming the fat, which usually entails getting rid of employees who aren't really performing but it is too much hassle to fire them so you trim them during a layoff. Without first hand knowledge, it's hard to get mad about this like this guy is saying to do in the video.

This would be a good narrative until you realize, they kept Lore, but laid off Ythisens. That's all the context you need to know who really matters to the company.

Commento di Aamunkajo

on 2019-02-18T14:06:54-06:00

Thank you. <3

Commento di FTLNewsFeed

on 2019-02-18T15:06:52-06:00

Sure, this sucks. BUT the purpose of *all* businesses is To Make A Profit. Period.

This is a distortion often made by the capitalist system. No, only capitalist businesses are sometimes there to make a profit, if that, non-profits, as their name suggests, don't have to make a profit. All businesses, at their heart, are entities created to facilitate trade. A socialist business is there to help the government to provide a service and regulate an industry. A communist business is there for a cooperative to function in an industry. Profit is only one motivator, and it's an incomplete one as there are industries where profit is the wrong motivation to use.

Commento di vindurza

on 2019-02-18T15:19:23-06:00

Activision is pure poison

Commento di Weislet

on 2019-02-18T15:23:02-06:00

Wondering where it's written that any company must act morally and treat employees nice? Sure, this sucks. BUT the purpose of *all* businesses is To Make A Profit. Period. When a company doesn't treat their human resources well, words gets out, and ultimately that company cannot hire good people...and it goes out of business. Yes, this sucks for the affected, but it is how the machine works. Shouldn't get all high and mighty and filled with righteous indignation over it...set up a GoFundMe and gather money for all the displaced employees or something. With today's economy they can find other jobs quickly.\r\rAlso, didn't the EA takeover contract have a clause that the Blizz devs will still always be the final word on release dates? I seem to remember that being reported back in the day...\r\rEven Belluar speaks at length about how there's no moral obligation on the part of these companies to keep people hired. In two or three different videos. That it sucks but capitalism is capitalism.

Commento di flurp

on 2019-02-18T15:56:55-06:00

This segment of wowhead has zero value for me.

The news that they typically share is sometimes a week or more old before they make their video and has already been on Wowhead long before these posts.

The Taliesen and Evietel are just entertainment. It\u2019s like Extra or TMZ for WoW.

Not trying to hate, just honestly confused as to why they have such a predominant presence here. You could just post a link and be done with it if you are trying to get them views.

Commento di Itacolomi

on 2019-02-18T16:07:35-06:00

This segment of wowhead has zero value for me.\r\rThe news that they typically share is sometimes a week or more old before they make their video and has already been on Wowhead long before these posts.\r\rWhat makes this different than any of the other WoW YouTube channels?\r\rNobbel provides original content.\rThe Method M+ bits provide original analysis and suggestions\r\rThe Taliesen and Evietel are just entertainment. It\u2019s like Extra or TMZ for WoW.\r\rNot trying to hate, just honestly confused as to why they have such a predominant presence here. You could just post a link and be done with it if you are trying to get them views.\r\ryou can refresh wowhead page every day, every hour or just watch the resume that TaE does

Commento di Drorith

on 2019-02-18T17:29:45-06:00

Brilliant and wise video!

Commento di kutana

on 2019-02-18T17:35:28-06:00

This segment of wowhead has zero value for me.\r\rThe news that they typically share is sometimes a week or more old before they make their video and has already been on Wowhead long before these posts.\r\rWhat makes this different than any of the other WoW YouTube channels?\r\rNobbel provides original content.\rThe Method M+ bits provide original analysis and suggestions\r\rThe Taliesen and Evietel are just entertainment. It\u2019s like Extra or TMZ for WoW.\r\rNot trying to hate, just honestly confused as to why they have such a predominant presence here. You could just post a link and be done with it if you are trying to get them views.\r\rBecause they provide actual constructive criticism as opposed to just bashing ActiBlizz for decisions they don't like (or for the easy monetisation) like any other WoW Youtube channel?\r\rThe sheer entertainment value for me is enough to convince me to be a patron. If T&E aren't your cup of tea, I guess there's always Asmongold or Heelsvsbabyface.

Commento di Jibaru

on 2019-02-18T18:09:41-06:00

I am sorely disappointed they didn't even mention the Necklaces that drop during "Love is in the Air!"\r\rIT WAS SUCH AN OB-VI-OUS *punchline*, WE DIDN'T EVEN COVER IT. OB-VI-OUS-LY.